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Author	king_of_ash
Comment	Hey! Fresh Brooklyn—> Glasgow transplant here. Which visas are you moving here on, OOC? Assuming you’ve got your visas sorted out already (if not, be forewarned that the process is a tough, and long, even for the Global Talent Visa/Tier 1, which is how I got here— visit the ukvi sub for more info). You’ve got some good suggestions from actual Glaswegians in the comments already, so I’ll just add in my $0.02 below: I’ve lived in or visited many of the American neighborhoods/cities/states you’ve mentioned, and in the past several years I’ve spent visiting nearly every city/town/village of Scotland for research (except the Outer Hebrides/Shetland/Orkney). I can’t say I’ve experienced anywhere that approximates the vibes of any of the cities you’ve mentioned. San Diego, LA, and San Francisco are vastly different from each other, let alone Glasgow, which if anything, reminds me more of some places in Washington State (minus the dispensaries). Most of my queer friends live in Edinburgh, but they’re still a small minority in a tiny city (tiny compared to LA/San Diego/San Francisco). Don’t get me wrong—I LOVE Glasgow (I’m in Glasgow West/Anniesland) for the city it is—proximity to parks and nature, some truly special architecture, a thriving music scene (no experience w/ this post-pandemic, I’m sure others can weigh in), some restaurants that rival or top the best of what the US has to offer (Hanoi Bike Shop shoutout for best handmade tofu I’ve had in the states) and for having more than just one vegan restaurant (I’m a vegetarian, not a vegan, but it’s SO nice to be able to go out and have actual options highlighted on the menu). Not to mention that there’s so much beauty within a 20-30 minute drive/train, and even more gorgeous landscapes if you’re able to travel beyond that. I don’t drive in Glasgow but my partner does, but I can still easily access (most of) the rest of Scotland (by car or train—compared to the MTA/NYC transit, Scotrail is paradise). Just maybe be mindful that your expectation vs. reality on any of these fronts may result in disappointment unless you’ve spent loads and loads of time here (I’ve almost exclusively visited Scotland in the winter, which is one of the ways I knew I’d love living here). Feel free to PM if you’ve got any questions, but if not, I hope you find what you’re looking for in Glasgow or wherever you end up!
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Created	Sat 10th Sep 2022 9:51pm
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Hey! Fresh Brooklyn—> Glasgow transplant here. Which visas are you moving here on, OOC? Assuming you’ve got your visas sorted out already (if not, be forewarned that the process is a *tough,* and long, even for the Global Talent Visa/Tier 1, which is how I got here— visit the ukvi sub for more info). You’ve got some good suggestions from actual Glaswegians in the comments already, so I’ll just add in my $0.02 below:

I’ve lived in or visited many of the American neighborhoods/cities/states you’ve mentioned, and in the past several years I’ve spent visiting nearly every city/town/village of Scotland for research (except the Outer Hebrides/Shetland/Orkney). I can’t say I’ve experienced anywhere that approximates the vibes of any of the cities you’ve mentioned. San Diego, LA, and San Francisco are vastly different from each other, let alone Glasgow, which if anything, reminds me more of some places in Washington State (minus the dispensaries). Most of my queer friends live in Edinburgh, but they’re still a small minority in a tiny city (tiny compared to LA/San Diego/San Francisco).

Don’t get me wrong—I LOVE Glasgow (I’m in Glasgow West/Anniesland) for the city it is—proximity to parks and nature, some truly special architecture, a thriving music scene (no experience w/ this post-pandemic, I’m sure others can weigh in), some restaurants that rival or top the best of what the US has to offer (Hanoi Bike Shop shoutout for best handmade tofu I’ve had in the states) and for having more than just one vegan restaurant (I’m a vegetarian, not a vegan, but it’s SO nice to be able to go out and have actual options highlighted on the menu). Not to mention that there’s so much beauty within a 20-30 minute drive/train, and even more gorgeous landscapes if you’re able to travel beyond that.

I don’t drive in Glasgow but my partner does, but I can still easily access (most of) the rest of Scotland (by car or train—compared to the MTA/NYC transit, Scotrail is paradise). Just maybe be mindful that your expectation vs. reality on any of these fronts may result in disappointment unless you’ve spent loads and loads of time here (I’ve almost exclusively visited Scotland in the winter, which is one of the ways I knew I’d love living here).

Feel free to PM if you’ve got any questions, but if not, I hope you find what you’re looking for in Glasgow or wherever you end up!